Digital History Brief Presentation and visit to Classroom- Mike Hathorn gives a brief overview of his History/Technology class. The Board visits the second floor classroom, decked out in all its purples, greens, bright colors and concrete tables! Awesomeness!

Governance Policy Review- Peter Merrill presents the Policies listed and gives each a grade. Items to work on include: vision, Admin strategic leadership, roles, collective decisions, future proactivity, group responsibility, long term ends, Board development, Board process, monitoring, and framework of the Board.

GP1-Global Governance Commitment

GP2-Governing Style

Mandated Policy Warnings- First Reading of the below listed policies.

Student Attendance

Hazing

Board Priorities- Tom DeBalsi presents the Board with a draft for assessing goals. The Board needs to set priorities for monitoring: Technology, Facilities, and Academic Rigor. Paul Keane moves to have Technology report first. Discussion: Eric and Lori would like Academic Rigor first, however Paul’s request to discuss SBAC which will be taken in March (with a 3 month time frame) seems to need addressing. Lori Dickerson moves to monitor Technology, Academic Rigor and Facilities last. Paul Keane seconds. Discussion: timeline. 9:20 PM Kevin Christie moves the question. Discussion: Mr DeBalsi will attempt to have a report for the December 10, 2014 Board meeting. If needed, he will ask the Chair for an extension. A unanimous verbal vote 5 yes 0 no passes the motion.

Incidental Information-Narcan (Naloxone) Update- Tom DeBalsi references a letter from Jeanette Hutchins, Hartford School Nurse that suggests Hartford HHS not have Narcan on hand. Discussion: no protocol at this time, tendencies of violence (when medicated with Narcan), liabilities of schools & nurses. Mr. Keane clearly states he disagrees with the recommendation. Mr. DeBalsi will continue to monitor the issue and if a protocol is received the discussion would continue.